Serving-Size Ice Cream

Here’s a trick I used when my grandchildren were little and visited me often. When I bought ice cream, I’d let it sit in the refrigerator until soft, then I scooped servings into several 6-ounce plastic containers with lids. Having the serving-size portions in the freezer saved time and cut down on the mess when the grandkids wanted ice cream. Plus, it eliminated the “he got more than I did” comments. —Faye Hogenson, Gresham, Oregon

“It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat,” writes Alice Hicken of Heber City, Utah. “Even though electric models make it easier, I still prefer to hand-crank ice cream.”